Manners For Dancers

Dancers show respect for themselves by:

1. being prompt for class;

2. being dressed properly for class, without underwear under leotards, without jewelry other than small earrings, and with shoestrings either tucked in or tied in a knot and cut off;

3. having their hair up off the neck – for 7 year olds and up it must be in a bun. For 6 year olds, a bun is preferred.

Dancers show respect for others by:

1. keeping their hands to themselves during class;

2. waiting quietly for others to have a turn;

3. waiting until the music is finished before entering the classroom;

4. talking only during share time, or when spoken to by the instructor.

Dancers show respect for their teacher and the art form they are learning by:

1. being properly dressed and ready for class on time;

2. listening when the teacher speaks;

3. sitting Indian style with backs up straight when sitting on the floor;

4. being prepared for their turn;

5. always asking before leaving the room for any reason;

6. applauding their teacher at the end of class.

Dancers show respect for the studio by:

1. leaving gum, food, or drink outside the classroom;

2. never hanging on the bars;

3. never running, cheerleading or doing gymnastics in the studio or lobby;

4. putting trash and cans in the proper places;

5. putting away books and magazines when finished with them.

Parents show respect for the dance class, teacher and studio by:

1. knocking before entering the classroom while the class is in progress;

2. asking the receptionist to get a child from class;

3. standing away from the viewing window if it becomes obvious that students are being distracted;

4. having students ready for class before entering the classroom;

5. picking students up promptly after class.

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